Economic Forecasting

HC Deb 28 November 1996 vol 286 c387W

13. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to improve the accuracy of his economic forecasting. [4869]

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Economic forecasting will be easier in an environment that has stable growth, low inflation and sound public finances. We shall continue to pursue policies to bring these about.